Orosi & Lankester From San José

San Jose, Costa Rica

7 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore the Orosi Valley and the Lankester Botanical Gardens on this guided combination half-day tour from San José. The gardens, which are located outside of Cartago, serve as a center for orchid research, including more than 800 species of orchids, bromeliads, and other plants. Following the gardens, head to the town of Orosi to view the 18th-century Iglesia de San José de Orosi and colonial churches.

Ideal for nature lovers, this tour explores an important botanical location
The drive to gardens includes a stop at the Virgin of the Angels Basilica
Lunch at a local restaurant in Orosi is included
Hotel pickup and drop-off is provided

What's Included

Lunch
Tour Guide
Transportation from Hotels in San José
Tour operate with a minimum of 4 travellers.

Breakfast
Gratuities
Alcoholic Beverages

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Tour departs from hotels in San Jose. You must indicate the hotel’s name in order to confirm the booking. Please confirm the pick up time at least 24 hours before the tour by contacting us via email: roy.madrigal@ds.destinationservices.com

Itinerary

Basílica de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles - Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Jardin Botanico Lankester

50 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Orosi River Valley

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
What to bring: hat, jacket, walking shoes, insect repellent, binoculars and camera.
Contact line available for handling hotel pick-up reconfirmations and day-to-day operational matters. +506 8813 4239.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.3

based on 9 reviews

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Beautiful tour

Paul_L, Aug 2025

It would have been an excellent tour if the time management was better. We spent a lot of time waiting for the bus and guide to arrive at Cartago. Erik is a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. We learned so much about the tropical forest and plants in Lankester Garden. Unfortunately we didn’t not see the Japanese Garden. Didn’t stop to see Orosi river valley either. The pictures in the booking site were so amazing and I was hoping to see all those places but didn’t. Lunch at Hotel La Casona was incredible. The venu was so beautiful and food was delicious! All in all, a good day trip from San Jose!

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you for your detailed feedback! We're happy to hear you enjoyed Erik’s expertise, the beauty of Lankester Garden, and the wonderful lunch at Hotel La Casona. We regret the delays and missed stops and will review our scheduling to improve future experiences. We appreciate your comments and hope to welcome you again for an even better tour!

Awesome tour guide and great sites

Matthew_W, Jan 2024

Mauricio was an amazing guide!! The visits to various churches, the lookout point, and lankester botanical garden were great! I would have liked to see some additional sites like some of the ruins but this tour still checked off many of the places we were hoping to see in orosi valley

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Thank you for your very positive feedback. Your comments are very important for us to improve our services and I am glad you had a lovely experience with us and we met your travelling expectations. We hope to be your choice for your future holiday destinations. Kind regards, Customer Service team

A perfect day!

Kristy_M, Jun 2023

Our guide, Martin was absolutely wonderful! I highly recommend this tour to anyone. What a great day, perfect for family time!

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Enjoyed every part of it....

Jill_D, Jul 2022

Enjoyed every part of it. Our guide was knowledgeable, spoke amazing English, was funny and friendly. It was a great time. I would recommend it.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Thanks so much for your feedback!, we really appreciate the time you took to write such a review!. Hope soon you come back to Costa Rica!!

Me encantó... aunque me hizo falta un poco de tiempo

Alejandra_A, Jan 2025

En sí, los lugares visitados son muy interesantes, el restaurante muy rico y llenador con una vista espectacular. El guía, Martín, muy amable y divertido, se nota su preparación y su gusto por enseñar lugares emblemáticos del país. El chofer también muy amable y manejando de forma segura, puntuales. Me encantó el servicio como tal. Sin embargo siento reducido el tiempo dedicado tanto a la Basílica como al Jardín. En la Basílica apenas se puede ver bien pero si tocara un día con más gente, no se podría ver todo. Por otro lado, el Jardín de Lankester es inmenso, tanto en tamaño y senderos secundarios que te lleven a rincones interesantes, como por la cantidad de plantas. Si eres amante de las plantas, el Jardín requiere en sí mismo un día de visita. Aún si sólo quieres conocerlo y recorrer con calma sólo el sendero principal si se requiere por lo menos media hora más. Es una buena opción para una visita rápida al mismo tiempo que vas conociendo aspectos históricos, sociales y naturales del país gracias a las explicaciones del guía, que hace el recorrido más ameno.

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Gracias por sus comentarios tan positivos. Sus comentarios son muy importantes para que mejoremos nuestros servicios y me alegro de que haya tenido una experiencia encantadora con nosotros y de que hayamos cumplido con sus expectativas de viaje. Esperamos ser su elección para sus futuros destinos de vacaciones. Atentamente Equipo de Atención al Cliente

Belle visite

Anton_R, Jun 2023

Très bonne visite avec un déjeuner compris dans un bon restaurant avec une belle vue. Très beaux jardin à visiter. Le guide très sympathique avec un très bon niveau d'anglais. A recommander.